New Zealand Job Openings
New Zealand Government
Capital Projects Commercial Lead
Wellington
FULL TIME
October 24, 2024
- Innovative role that contributes to meaningful environmental and water related services
- Guide procurement excellence and commercial frameworks for capital projects over $50M
- Permanent role based in Petone, Wellington with flexible working arrangements
The opportunity
As Capital Projects Commercial Lead, you will provide strategic commercial leadership for Wellington Water's capital work programmes, by collaborating with multiple stakeholders and subject matter experts to ensure procurement models are developed to achieve value while maintaining an emphasis on delivery and risk management. This is a strategic role that will lean on your ability to build meaningful commercial relationships with our consultant and contractor panels throughout programme life-cycles and identify and action areas for improvement.
Day to day you will:
- lead cost analysis, contract negotiations and dispute resolution for major infrastructure projects
- develop and implement procurement strategies for capital projects, including innovative delivery models
- establish and maintain commercial frameworks to drive improved cost visibility and value
- provide strategic commercial advice to project teams and coordinate legal support
- monitor market conditions and maintain price benchmarking to inform estimating processes.
To be successful in this role you will bring:
- MCIPS qualification or relevant tertiary qualification
- extensive experience in infrastructure commercial management on complex projects over $50M
- the ability to partner effectively with Senior Leaders and have meaningful impact on programme outcomes
- deep knowledge of NZ contract mechanisms including NZS, NEC and FIDIC frameworks
- strong financial analysis skills and commercial acumen
- proven track record in developing and maintaining strategic supplier relationships.
At Wellington Water, our purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities. We genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.
Our benefits include:
- flexible working arrangements including up to two days working from home per week
- comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually
- formal and informal professional development opportunities
- five weeks annual leave accrual will be available following two years of continual service.
About us
Wellington Water is the professional water services provider across Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa. Our job is to provide safe and healthy drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and ensure the stormwater network is well managed. We're a multi-council owned entity, tasked to manage the infrastructure and deliver water services to our communities.
The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at our organisational heart. Our people are passionate about providing waters services for our communities and environment which is reflective in our values; Tangata Tiaki, Whānau and Mana.
Applications close on Thursday, 7 November 2024.
How to apply
To view a copy of the position description: click here
To apply for the role, click on the 'apply' button or visit the Wellington Water Careers site, please note if you are a Wellington Water employee please apply using your work email.
For further information, email: Join Us@wellingtonwater.co.nz
Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Wellington Water.You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand.
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